Dexter’s hand, which was holding a chess piece, stopped midair for a second before he put it down and said, “Yes, Grandpa. That was indeed the case in the beginning. But I genuinely love her as who she is now.”

Henry smiled in satisfaction. “I’m glad you guys are truly in love with each other. Now that I have seen you marry the woman you love, I have no regrets in this life. Waste no more time so that I can have a great-grandchild soon.”

Henry was in his eighties, so the functions of his organs started deteriorating.

Dexter’s eyes fluttered as he hummed in response.

The call that Josie received was from Jenny. The things she said were the same as yesterday. Josie brushed her off and went back to the ward.

When it was lunchtime, Henry insisted on going for a walk, so he brought Dexter and Josie to a restaurant outside the hospital.

of Henry’s favorite dishes, Dexter passed the menu to Josie and said in his deep voice with a tinge of affection. “Pick a few dishes that

pretended

were served. Dexter put on a perfect act

she ordered into Dexter’s plate. “Dex,

stared at Josie with warning flashing through his

across from them, was surprised.

eggplants are my favorite vegetable, and

time. Back then, your grandmother and I were like this too. She loved desserts, and I didn’t, but I gradually had a sweet tooth too after

swallowed the eggplants on his

when she saw Dexter’s aggrieved

left the restaurant and went back to the hospital. “Alright, I know you guys are busy. Get going. Jo, do come and revisit me

We’ll leave first, then. I’ll

said goodbye to Henry with a smile. With that, Dexter held Josie’s hand and left side by

Ouch! Mr. Russell, Grandpa is still

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